Cameron Young and Kevin Yu earn Open spots after RBC Canadian Open
Cameron Young tied for fourth and Kevin Yu finished solo third at the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, securing each a place in the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush, a key step toward their major‑championship goals.
Key points
- Young finished tied for fourth at 16‑under, just two shots from a playoff.
- Yu’s solo third earned him his first Open Championship berth and moved him to 57th in the FedExCup.
- Both players join Matt McCarty as qualifiers for the Open at Royal Portrush in July.
Cameron Young and Kevin Yu both delivered standout performances at the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, but only one walked away with a career milestone—while the other’s PGA TOUR drought continues.
Cameron Young, still seeking his first PGA TOUR victory, finished tied for fourth at 16-under after a dramatic final round. Young narrowly missed a playoff, falling just two shots short as his aggressive approach on the 72nd hole left him struggling to save par. Despite the disappointment, Young’s strong finish secured him a spot at The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush, marking his fourth consecutive appearance at the championship. The 28-year-old New Yorker has built a reputation for near-misses, with seven runner-up finishes in his first 89 TOUR starts, but his recent form suggests a breakthrough could be near.
Kevin Yu, meanwhile, clinched solo third at the RBC Canadian Open, earning his first-ever Open Championship berth. Yu’s performance moved him up to 57th in the FedExCup standings and fulfilled a season-long goal. With just one cut made in five prior major starts, Yu now looks to make a bigger impact at Royal Portrush this July.
Both golfers will join Matt McCarty as the newest qualifiers for The Open, set for July 17-20 in Northern Ireland. As the final major field takes shape, all eyes are on Young’s quest for a first win and Yu’s major championship debut.
Your questions, answered
How did Cameron Young qualify for the 2025 Open Championship?
He tied for fourth at the RBC Canadian Open, which earned him a spot at the Open.
What was Kevin Yu’s result at the RBC Canadian Open?
He finished solo third, giving him his first Open Championship entry.
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